Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

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Informazioni Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

Famed for the scenic and challenging route (the 300 foot ascent of Spring Hill at Fordcombe is to be mentioned), meticulous organisation, value for money and friendly marshals, it was voted the ‘Most Improved Race in the UK’ in 2009 and was voted the No.2 Half Marathon in the UK in 2011 by Runner’s World readers. It is one of the biggest events in the UK organised by a running club and Tunbridge Wells Harriers are very proud to have hosted the event for over 30 years.

Over the last 5 years the race has also donated over £120,000 to charity and some worthy local causes directly from race surplus. We are hugely grateful to all of our sponsors and partners particularly this year to Nuffield Health our sponsor for the event. Our race is organised by volunteers from Tunbridge Wells Harriers. We donate all our surplus to charity.

Informazioni pratiche

Water will be provided in cups at five locations on the course at 3m, 5½m, 8m, 9½m and 11m, as well as at the finish.

Medaglie

Specially designed bespoke medals are given to all runners who complete the race as well as water and something to eat. One free technical t-shirt is also given to each runner; these can be collected before or after the race from Race HQ. There are prizes for 1st male and female, 2nd male and female, 3rd male and female, age category prizes, and trophies to UKA affiliated clubs of 1st, overall male and female teams.

Servizio di deposito

There is a supervised bag drop facility at race HQ. Ensure you remember to tag your baggage with your race number on it. Please only drop one bag per runner. Please allow plenty of time to use the bag drop facility, there is always a queue and it is not advisable to hang on to your belongings to the last possible moment.

Tempo massimo

3 hour cut off time.

Parcheggio

Please note that there is no parking at Race HQ, only drop off. However a number of local schools and other organisations are kindly allowing us to use their facilities on race day. Full details can be found in the race instructions and up to date information will also be posted on the website closer to race day. You need to download the parking map from the website which clearly states the permitted parking zones. Please do not park in front of residents drives and so on particularly along Reynolds Lane.

Servizio fotografico offerto

www.sportcam.net will be taking photos of every runner and these are normally available for purchase from their website about three days after the event.

Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon Mappa del percorso

Partenza:

Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre

11 Floyd Cl, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9UR, UK

Difficoltà

hilly

Attrattive

The course is one of the most testing and picturesque on the racing calendar. The one lap circuit through some of the finest countryside in Kent includes a few notable hills, among which Spring Hill on the approach to Fordcombe should be mentioned in particular.

Panoramica

The race is a 13.1 miles single lap testing course starting and finishing near the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. Full details of the course can be found here, but in summary the course goes through Southborough, Bidborough, Penshurst, Fordcombe, Langton Green and Tunbridge Wells. It is all on-road and there will be comprehensive road closures and other security measures in place.